Crime in Bishopthorpe, York: statistics, rates and trends

118 crimes were recorded in Bishopthorpe, York in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 40 reports (34% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishopthorpe, York has the 3,783rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bishopthorpe, York was highest in the year to July 2021 (183 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (102). Over the whole period it fell 33%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishopthorpe, York over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it.

Violence and sexual offences in Bishopthorpe, York

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 33.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bishopthorpe, York

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 31.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bishopthorpe, York

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bishopthorpe, York

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bishopthorpe, York

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bishopthorpe, York

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bishopthorpe, York

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bishopthorpe, York

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bishopthorpe, York

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishopthorpe, York recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishopthorpe, York, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishopthorpe, York.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bishopthorpe, York over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishopthorpe, York over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bishopthorpe, York has an estimated population of 4,064. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishopthorpe, York sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bishopthorpe, York. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.